H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer
| H. H. Holmes | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Borowski |
| Produced by | John Borowski |
| Written by | John Borowski |
| Starring |
Tony Jay Willy Laszlo Beka Ed Bertagnoli Tom Ciappa |
| Distributed by | Facets Video |
Release dates | October 26, 2004 |
Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer is a 2004 biographical documentary film directed by John Borowski. The film relates the true life story of American serial killer H. H. Holmes. Produced over a four-year period, the film highlights locations such as Holmes' childhood home in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, and the courtroom in Philadelphia where the "trial of the century" was held.
The film focuses on Dr. Holmes' entire life (1861–1896). It consists of reenactments, expert interviews, and period photography. The film is narrated by Tony Jay.[1]
Awards
- Screamfest Horror Film Festival - 2004 - Best Horror Documentary[2]
- Midwest Independent Film Festival - 2003 Best Director, John Borowski for H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer[3]
"America's First Serial Killer" moniker
From December 30, 1884, to December 24, 1885, the Austin, Texas serial killer known as the "Servant Girl Annihilator" gruesomely killed 8 known victims. The Servant Girl Murders thus predate those of H.H. Holmes whose killings occurred from 1888 to 1894. He is also predated by Delphine LaLaurie; a Louisiana-born socialite and serial killer known for the torture and murder of slaves in 1834.
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